NealtheDeal
Maker's Mark Cask Strength
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
February 12, 2019 (edited May 24, 2019)
First introduced in 2014, and thank the Bourbon gods for this one. This is the epitome of “sipper” or daily go-to-dram. Cask Strength not only amps up the mash bill, but takes it to a whole other planet. The nose starts out jammed packed with sweet vanilla, peach preserves, pancakes, and toasted bread. Let that sit for five minutes, and the nose morphs into butterscotch, toffee, and maple syrup. On the palate, you’re shown creamy fruits alongside wheat dough. Finish is long and chewy with flavors of sweet tobacco, red apples, and cinnamon. Every time you go back for another sip, it changes on you. Add some drops of water to allow all those notes to pop. Water also brings out the oiliness on the mouth feel.
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@BeppeCovfefe thank you! You’re totally right; this should be anointed that title. Imagine if they came up with a 10-year age stated version? I’m drooling...
Welcome to the real poor mans pappy.
@Whiskey_Hound I haven’t been including numerical ratings, but I might go back to them!
Great review, but what's the score?